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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Psoriasis Beauty Tips For Summer

Any skin condition can make us
feel unattractive, while acne sufferers may feel unappealing; society general
knows what those bumps are. That is not to imply that those prone to acne
breakouts don’t have their own set of issues to contend with. Despite approximately
6 million Americans suffering from psoriasis, people generally don’t have a
clue about the red, scaly, dry patches on the skin, called plaques, caused by
this autoimmune disease.

Whereas you can find an abundance
of products to cover a plethora of skin issues, beautifying psoriasis-inflicted
skin isn’t so easy. A lot depends on the location and severity of the plaques.
Like it or not, the first place to begin is with a treatment plan for which you
need to discuss with your doctor. But since it is know that the frequency and
intensity of outbreaks varies due to specific reasons, knowing those reasons is
the first line of defense at home. The known causes of psoriasis outbreaks are
stress, diet and seasonal changes.

Take time for yourself and
distress. This is the best beauty treatment for anyone. As for your diet, some
psoriasis suffers have found relief from avoiding fried foods and implementing
Omega-3 into their diet. Check Home Remedies. As for seasonal changes, this
goes beyond cold versus warm weather. It has more to do with bundled up versus
au naturale. Generally we’re pretty covered up throughout the colder months,
with clothing constantly rubbing and irritating our skin. In the warmer months,
we wear less clothing and this allows our skin to breath.

Reaching a “clearative” stage is
not going to happen overnight. It takes work and you need to start now and you
need to stick to a year-round beauty routine. Let’s begin in the shower. Hot
water is not you friend! Water temperatures need to be lukewarm and you should
always follow up a shower with moisturizer, paying particular attention to any
plaque areas. For an overnight treatment, treat psoriasis patches with olive
oil and wrap the area with plastic wrap. In the morning, gently wash the
treated areas with a soap-free product.

A beauty product that has been on
the market for years is Dermablend Cover Cream ($36). The Makeup Examiner
remembers sitting at a cosmetology seminar and watching a woman remove
Dermablend from her face to reveal port-wine stain that covered half of her
skin. Dermablend is an amazing product for heavy coverage, but heavy coverage
isn’t always what we’re seeking during the warmer months. For lighter coverage,
Boo-Boo Cream can do the trick. Boo-Boo Cover-Up ($19.99) is a light, healing
concealer that covers and nourishes. And just as with any makeup, you need to
remove it before you hit the sack!

*Medical Advice Disclaimer:The
information included in this article is not intended nor implied to be a
substitute for professional medical advice. The reader should always consult
his or her health-care provider.